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The Red Bridge

Julian Alden Weir

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The painting depicts a bridge with an orange railing over a body of water, surrounded by trees and greenery. The bridge is positioned at an angle, with its left side closer to the viewer and its right side receding into the background. The railing is composed of vertical bars and horizontal beams. The bridge's base is supported by a concrete or stone structure. The water below reflects the bridge and surrounding foliage. Several tree trunks and branches are visible in the foreground, some extending from the bottom-left corner. The background features a blue sky with white clouds. The painting's color palette includes shades of green, orange, blue, and brown. The artist's signature is visible in the bottom-left corner.

Artwork Details

Date
1895
Medium
Oil on canvas
Culture
American
Dimensions
599 × 431 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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Palette